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Here’s a good description of Diwali written by the Boston Globe’s Big Picture in 2009 ( Diwali in 2016 is on Sunday, October 30, 2016 and will continue to Thursday, November 03, 2016.):

“[It is] the celebration of Diwali among Hindus and other groups around the world. Diwali is also known as the “Festival of Lights” (the name translates as “row of lamps” in Sanskrit). The festival marks the homecoming of Hindu God Rama to Ayodhya after a 14-year exile in the forest following his victory over Ravana, and signifies the victory of good over evil, of light over darkness. Celebrants observe Diwali with fireworks, colorful lanterns, lamps, garlands, sweet treats and worship.”

This “The Best…” list joins many others I’ve posted focusing on days and celebrations important to various world religions.

Here are my choices for The Best Sites For Learning About Diwali:

Diwali 2009 is a series of photos from The Big Picture.

The CBBC Newsround has a short explanation of Diwali, and another description written by a child about what he actually does during its five days.

ESL Holiday Lessons has some nice resources on Diwali.

The British Council has a “talking story” on Diwali.

CNN has a video of President Obama celebrating Diwali with students in India. The Daily Mail Online also has pictures..

Diwali: The Festival of Lights is a photo gallery from The Atlantic.

Diwali 2012: Festival of Lights is a photo gallery from The Boston Globe.

Festivals of Light Around the World is from Judie Haynes.


Diwali celebrations: the lights and sounds of Leicester’s Golden Mile
is from The Guardian.

What is Diwali is a video from NBC News.

Children’s Book ‘Let’s Celebrate Diwali’ Explores Holiday’s Different Traditions is from NBC News.

Diwali Dilemma: My Complicated Relationship With The Swastika is from NPR.

Diwali in the Classroom: A Parent’s Perspective is from Teaching Tolerance.

Celebrating Diwali, some see Kamala Harris’ rise reflected in stories of good over evil is from The LA Times.

Diwali @ Home is from Google.

Diwali will be honored as an official holiday in New York City schools is from NPR.

Everything you need to know about Diwali and how it’s celebrated in India and the diaspora is from NBC News.

 

As always, suggestions are welcome.

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